7 Types Of Skirts: From Workwear To Cocktail Parties For Every Kind Of Occasion

Pencil skirts were the brainchild of designer Christian Dior, who introduced to the world the modern skirt in their 1954 Autumn Winter Collection. Soon, it took over the world, and rightly so. It's classic, elegant, and perennially chic. They flatter all body types, taking the shape of your body, giving you a fitted and elegant silhouette that can be worn on most occasions—from boardroom meetings to casual coffee dates, depending on how you decide to style them. We'd recommend owning at least one classic black pencil skirt that can be worn and styled in multiple ways. 

Last year, the Danish trend made big waves in the fashion industry and continues to do so even now. We love how flowy they tend to be, making them perfect for the summers and even more perfect for folks who love wearing looser, comfy clothes. We love how feminine and edgy it is along with being timeless. We're now spotting this tiered/layered look on pretty much all maxi skirts be it ethnic ones or even solid-coloured ones made of linen. 

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The asymmetrical or high-low skirt came to being in the 1970s thanks to the iconic American designer Roy Halston who was all about clean, minimal designs and silhouettes. Since then, this type of skirt has remained relevant and a part of pretty much everyones closet. They come in several styles, colours, patterns and prints, and the best part is that they have the ability to take away focus from the torso if that is something you want. They're basically a fine blend of Grecian gowns with elegant cocktail dresses that's pretty eye-catching. 

Going all the way to the Grecian age, peplums are one of our favourite types of skirts for how wonderfully they define the waist. They're perfect for work wear as well as occasion wear. You can choose the fabric of the skirt according to the weather. They cater to the 'full-hip' style that mostly became popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They're chic, stylish, and are great for folks who wish to enhance the hour-glass look. 

The mini skirt's invention has been credited to several designers over the years, however, what's important to note is that it first became popular in the 1960s and has since then found a way to our closets. What we love the most about the mini skirt is that they not only look super cute and chic, but come in several forms—from tight denim ones to looser pleated tennis ones. For us, mini skirts are great to sport during the summers. Pair it with sneakers and a top and you'll be sorted. You can also opt for formal mini skirts that can be worn to parties and more formal occasions. 

We love maxi skirts for how flowy they are, similar to wrap skirts. They give you freedom to move and look great on literally anyone! Brainchild of Oscar De La Renta, it was more of an invention that was 'youth-oriented', worn mostly by hippies, again solely because of it's flowy, comfortable silhouette. Since then, maxi skirts have not changed much, still found in bold colours, patterns, and ethnic prints. 

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